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Director of Engagement and Marketing, The Transmitter

Simons Foundation

New York, NY
Full Time
Director
150k-175k
19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Transmitter offers up-to-date news and analysis of the field of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections. The organization is seeking a Director of Engagement and Marketing to deepen its engagement with its audience, build strategy, and lead a small team responsible for outreach efforts. This full-time position is based on-site in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and implement The Transmitter's engagement and marketing strategy
  • Supervise and inspire staff responsible for specific projects and tasks
  • Collaborate closely with The Transmitter's editorial team
  • Reinforce a culture of delivery, testing and measurement
  • Create and deliver engagement reports based on qualitative and quantitative metrics
  • Seek out partnerships with relevant organizations
  • Liaise with Simons Foundation colleagues in similar roles
  • Oversee submissions process for journalistic and creative awards
  • Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least seven years of experience in leadership roles in engagement and marketing
  • Experience managing staff
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
  • Ability to manage detailed projects and track progress
  • Experience with content management systems and marketing/outreach tools such as Google Analytics
  • Understanding of user experiences
  • Strong creative problem-solving skills
  • Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards
  • Ability to inspire and forge strong collaborative partnerships
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel

Nice to Have

  • Science background
  • Experience in journalism or working at journalistic outlets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (required)
  • Seven or more years of leadership experience in engagement and marketing

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive annual salary range of $150,000-$175,000 depending on experience
  • Outstanding benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to basic science and mathematics

Working at Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind. It supports diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected categories. The foundation fosters a collaborative environment focused on transformative science, with a mission to expand pathways to science and mathematics careers.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 27, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary150k-175k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceDirector

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About Simons Foundation

Website

simonsfoundation.org

Location

New York, NY

Industry

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